Boomers seal 2-0 series win over China

Australia downed China 62-57 in Singapore on Sunday to seal their international basketball series 2-0.

The Boomers capitalised on an error-strewn performance by China to add to Friday's narrow 67-65 win in Perth.

Captain David Barlow crashed a series of three-pointers as Australia were on top 32-26 at half-time.

China turned over the ball 17 times in total as they failed to find a way back into the game.

"As a team we're stoked to come out and not only be able to compete at a high level but to be able to beat China, which is such a powerful team, in two games," said Barlow, who was named player of the game.

China did not field ex-NBA star Wang Zhizhi on Sunday and are missing giant Houston Rockets centre Yao Ming due to a long-term foot injury which threatens to end his career.

The games, which serve as a build-up to this year's Asian and Oceania championships, will expand to a three-match series played in Australia, China and an as-yet-unconfirmed Southeast Asian venue next year.

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